Care Assistant (80%), Fixed-Term, Oberi Retirement Home

23 October 2026
80%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

The city of Winterthur offers diverse services in five senior centers. Join us for a fulfilling opportunity in long-term care!

Tasks

Assist in individualized care and support within a person-centered approach.
Contribute to daily activities tailored to residents' needs.
Be available for shortened shifts and weekend work during daytime.

Skills

Requires training as a care assistant or similar with one year of experience.
Ability to work independently and responsibly under pressure.
Good communication skills in Swiss dialect and German (min. B1).

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About the job

The Department of Ageing and Care of the City of Winterthur offers a diverse range of services for the population of Winterthur in its five retirement homes as well as through Spitex. For our long-term care at the Oberi Retirement Home, which provides a cosy home for a total of 150 residents, we are looking for a cheerful, committed and interested individual immediately on a fixed-term basis until the end of April 2027.

Your Tasks

Assistance in needs- and resource-oriented, individual care and support within the key worker system
Participation in needs-based daily activities for the residents
Willingness to work shortened shifts
Deployment only in day shifts (early and/or late shift)
Weekend work

Your Profile

Training as a care assistant, health and social assistant, or SRK care helper with at least 1 year of professional experience
Independent, committed, resilient and responsible
Experience in long-term care and PC user skills
Understanding of the Swiss dialect as well as good oral and written German skills (at least B1)

What We Offer

Secure jobs and attractive salaries
Informal "du" culture across all levels
Extensive training opportunities and development prospects
Diverse health promotion offerings
Individual working time models
Preferential conditions with various providers
5-6 weeks holiday, holiday purchase possible
Further benefits can be found on our website
https://stadt.winterthur.ch/themen/arbeiten-fuer-winterthur

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Afije Jashari, Head of Residential Group, phone +41 52 267 34 27.
Want to learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/alterundpflege

No cover letter is required for this position. Information about the workload can be entered in the application form. A current special private extract free of entries is required for employment.

We look forward to receiving your online application. Only direct applications will be considered, no dossiers from recruitment agencies.